Main Entry: 1crash
Pronunciation: krash
Function: verb
Etymology: Middle English crasschen "crash"1 a: to break with violence and much noise : SMASHb: to damage (an airplane) in landing2 a: to make or cause to make a loud noise <crash cymbals together> <waves crashing on the shore> b: to move or force a way roughly or with loud crashing noises <we went crashing through the underbrush>3: to enter or attend without an invitation or without paying <crash a party> <tried to crash the gates>4: to go bad or go out of order suddenly <the computer system crashed>5slang: to go to bed or fall asleep; also: to stay for a short time <crashing with friends for the week> - crash·ernoun